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| Burglary 'hotspot' list published | Burglary 'hotspot' list published |
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| Nottingham has been named in a survey as the riskiest place in the UK for household burglaries. | Nottingham has been named in a survey as the riskiest place in the UK for household burglaries. |
| Nottingham had home theft levels 63% above the national average, based on the study of tens of thousands of claims to insurance firm Endsleigh. | Nottingham had home theft levels 63% above the national average, based on the study of tens of thousands of claims to insurance firm Endsleigh. |
| The city was followed by London, Bristol, Stockport and Leeds, while Guildford was found to be the safest. | The city was followed by London, Bristol, Stockport and Leeds, while Guildford was found to be the safest. |
| But a police force has challenged the findings, saying the figures they are based on are inaccurate. | But a police force has challenged the findings, saying the figures they are based on are inaccurate. |
| Bournemouth was said to be the worst for home accidents, with insurance claims 55% above the national average. | Bournemouth was said to be the worst for home accidents, with insurance claims 55% above the national average. |
| 'Greater risk' | 'Greater risk' |
| Endsleigh spokeswoman Rhiannon Harris said: "It's welcome news that we are seeing a gradual decrease in household theft right across the UK. | Endsleigh spokeswoman Rhiannon Harris said: "It's welcome news that we are seeing a gradual decrease in household theft right across the UK. |
| "Indeed, according to British Crime Survey statistics, domestic burglary fell by 59% between 1995 and 2007. | "Indeed, according to British Crime Survey statistics, domestic burglary fell by 59% between 1995 and 2007. |
| "This must be due at least in part to the many initiatives police, local councils and community groups across the country have set up to combat breaches of household security. | "This must be due at least in part to the many initiatives police, local councils and community groups across the country have set up to combat breaches of household security. |
| BURGLARY HOTSPOTS 1. Nottingham2. London3. Bristol4. Stockport5. Leeds6. Manchester7. Hull8. Cambridge9. Sheffield10. Reading Source: Endsleigh Insurance Services | BURGLARY HOTSPOTS 1. Nottingham2. London3. Bristol4. Stockport5. Leeds6. Manchester7. Hull8. Cambridge9. Sheffield10. Reading Source: Endsleigh Insurance Services |
| "The fact remains, however, that some towns and cities represent a greater risk than others and as our homes report shows, every householder in the country needs to be aware of the possibility of burglary." | "The fact remains, however, that some towns and cities represent a greater risk than others and as our homes report shows, every householder in the country needs to be aware of the possibility of burglary." |
| Following Guildford for the least risk of home thefts were Dundee, Norwich, Swindon and Bath. | Following Guildford for the least risk of home thefts were Dundee, Norwich, Swindon and Bath. |
| Behind Bournemouth for household accident claims were Milton Keynes, Newport, Hove and Plymouth. | Behind Bournemouth for household accident claims were Milton Keynes, Newport, Hove and Plymouth. |
| Manchester was the least risky place for home accidents at 43% below average, followed by Leeds, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Guildford. | Manchester was the least risky place for home accidents at 43% below average, followed by Leeds, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Guildford. |
| South Yorkshire Police disputed the figures, saying they were inaccurate as they included postcode areas that referred to a different county. | South Yorkshire Police disputed the figures, saying they were inaccurate as they included postcode areas that referred to a different county. |
| A force spokesman said its own figures showed burglaries in the city were the lowest in six years. | A force spokesman said its own figures showed burglaries in the city were the lowest in six years. |
| Endsleigh said it had excluded these postcode areas from the report following the police request, but that had worsened Sheffield's position. | Endsleigh said it had excluded these postcode areas from the report following the police request, but that had worsened Sheffield's position. |
| He said: "Sheffield is still ninth worst for burglary nationally but is now 29.6% worse than average as opposed to 27.6%." | He said: "Sheffield is still ninth worst for burglary nationally but is now 29.6% worse than average as opposed to 27.6%." |